A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7456410 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 65388509 epoch_slot_no: 415709 block_no: 7456233 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 84577 time: 2022-07-04 17:13:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6ca12419012729469ac8ce7776a15397e1631d4ce0d8a7788ad090c7bd9ca94Block Operator
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